Commentary on book of joel in bible

The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first to develop an oftmentioned biblical idea. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joels life. You can find the best commentary on joel for you using the tools on the right side. Every book of the bible has its own key to its interpretation. Twelve other men in the old testament have this name, none of whom can be identified with the author of this book. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. There are a number of good commentaries on joel, and the following are five of the most helpful. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. I have already mentioned in my comments on hosea commentaries that the. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty.

Book of joel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to traverse across time. The book of joel, a book in the christian old testament, is part of a group of twelve prophetic books known as the minor. That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten a succession of noxious creatures hath perfectly destroyed the fruits of the earth. Joel has much to say about this future time of judgment. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. An even greater judgment god used this locust judgment to point to an even greater judgment that would come in the future. Douglas stuart hoseajonah word biblical commentary, 1987.

The author281 the name joel means, the lord is god. Joel s prophecy has an unexpectedly familiar ring to it. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. The book of joel describes the devastation of a vast horde of locusts as a marching army destroying everything in its path. A free bible version and commentary on the book of joel in easyenglish. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. Some think that the prophet speaks of it as a thing to come and gives warning of it beforehand, as usually the prophets did of judgments coming.

Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. The nicot series is thorough, but it remains generally accessible to most readers. Study the bible online using commentary on joel and more. Read joel commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.

Verses 17 it is a foolish fancy which some of the jews have, that this joel the prophet was the same with that joel who was the son of samuel 1 sa. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. What the cutting locust left, the swarming locust has eaten. Study guide for joel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.

He had a bible study, one that both taught the 120 disciples they better understood their experience according to the scriptures and called the lost to salvation. Read joel 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Joel may be reckoned among the classics of hebrew literature. Suggestions have been offered ranging from the ninth century to the second century b. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Many have concluded, with little evidence, that the book was written as early as 830 bc. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah.

The greek septuagint lxx, and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. Joel means jehovah is god, and it was a very common name. Read joel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Joels familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. This summary of the book of joel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of joel. The key phrase in the book of joel is the day of the lord.

Charles savelle center point bible institute 1 the book of joel message. The prophet joel cannot be identified with any of the 12 other figures in the ot who have the same name. The terribleness of the plague may be judged of by the following description of the locusts. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. He said, lets open up our bibles to the book of joel. We also notice that peters application was exactly the same as the application made by the prophet joel. The word of the lord that came to joel joel, like hosea, mentions the name of his father only, and then is silent about his extraction, his tribe, his family. Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops.

Is it true that you\re a real old testament prophet. Study the bible online using commentary on joel 1 and more. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. Study joel 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Joel s familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of joel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Has such a thing happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers. Joel esv the word of the lord that came to joel, bible. It is at least certain that joel preceded amos, who begins his prophecy with a passage from joel.

This commentary explains the things that are clear in the song. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring about the great restoration hoped for in the other prophetic books. We are altogether uncertain concerning the time when this prophet prophesied. Joel s passage was fulfilled partially in his own day and was terminated at the day of. This chapter is the description of a lamentable devastation made of the country of judah by locusts and caterpillars. Joel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Lightfoot gives, because he speaks of the same judgments of locusts, and drought. Joel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. His father, pethuel, is mentioned nowhere else in the bible.

Its purpose was to call the southern kingdom to repentance or prepare for the coming judgment. Let everybody in the country tremble, for the day of yahweh is coming, yes, it is near. Alan delivers the book of joel, where we look at the invasion of locusts. The book of joel is often noted for its rich poetic5 imagery.

In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they ignore his preaching, and express his conviction that all faithful judahites would someday enjoy a secure future. Kjv bible verses from joel offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king james bible. So, the people must confess their evil deeds to god. Bible book list upgrade to bible gateway plus, and access the zondervan bible commentary notes and many other resources. Sometimes the key is at the front door of the book.

However, this little book is like an atom bombit is not very big, but it sure is potent and powerful. The people are hereupon called to repentance, joel 2. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The prophet joel spoke to the southern kingdom of judah without making reference to the northern kingdom of israel. We hope that you find the joel summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of joel. Like the dawn, across the mountains spreads a vast and mighty people, such as has. The genre of joel is narrative and prophetic oracle.

The second major problem in the book concerns the fulfillment of joel 2. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of joel, known simply as joel. Peter quotes this passage acts 2, and the question concerns the relationship of joel s passage to the day of pentecost. Commentary for joel 1 from the desolations about to come upon the land of judah, by the ravages of locusts and other insects, the prophet joel exhorts the jews to repentance, fasting, and prayer. Study joel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He notices the blessings of the gospel, with the final glorious state of the church. The book focuses its prophetic judgment on the southern kingdom of judah with frequent references to zion and the temple worship joel 1.

Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. Joel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. It is usual with the prophets to speak of things which were certainly about to take place, as already come to pass. Joel is referred to only once in the new testament acts 2. Jan 31, 2009 while most of the other prophets can be dated with some degree of accuracy, it is notoriously difficult to date the book of joel. In the 1611 king james bible, the book of joel is formed by three chapters. Commentary relates some information from pseudoepiphanius, who, in his lives of the prophets. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons. Joel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. Chapter 1 showed the devastation that was coming to israel through an unprecedented locust invasion. Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation. We know nothing else about him other than the name of his father.

Basically, it is that, the day of the lord is coming to bring judgment for gods enemies and restoration for gods people. He leaves even the time when he lived, to be guessed at. Read joel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. The word of the lord that came to joel the son of pethuel. The land over which their devastating hordes have passed at. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. In terms of technicality, allens commentary on joel falls somewhere in the middle. Joel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. The author of the prophecy is identified only as joel the son of pethuel.

Verses 17 verses 17 it is a foolish fancy which some of the jews have, that this joel the prophet was the same with that joel who was the son of samuel 1 sam. The prophecy of joel may seem unimportant as it contains only three brief chapters. The word of the lord that came to joel, the son of pethuel. Promises are made of the return of mercy upon their repentance joel 2. We do know that joel belongs among the books of the bible.

Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. Crenshaw captures the ominous, yet hopeful spirit of joel s prophecy in his new translation and commentary. What we use to determine the date, in that case, is internal evidence reference to various nations, events, etc. Allen the books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah new international commentary on the old testament, 1976. This commentary deals with the bible text like a picture in words about gods love. The book of joel is in the old testament part of the bible. Joel reflects on the day of the lord and how true repentance will bring. The book of joel 8 page introductory commentary excerpt. Joel commentary john gills exposition of the bible. To answer your question, i thought it would be fun to pretend to interview joel. A translation of the bible with commentaries and bible studies all written in easy english to help you read, understand, and apply the bible. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible.